Heronshill School & Nursery

🌞 Summer Holiday Message to Families 🌞

As another school year comes to an end, we would like to wish all our children, families and staff a fantastic summer holiday!
We hope you enjoy some well-deserved rest, make wonderful memories with family and friends, and take time to recharge ready for the new academic year.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year.

🍎 Support During the Holidays
Milton Keynes Food Bank
If you need support over the summer holidays:
📞 Helpline: 0300 303 4933 (Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm)
📱 Text HELP to 07874 964505
📧 Email: [email protected] [mkfoodbank.org.uk], [milton-keynes.gov.uk]

🎉 Free Activities for Children
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme offers free holiday clubs, sports, creative activities and healthy meals for children receiving benefits-related Free School Meals throughout the summer holidays. [milton-keynes.gov.uk]

🎨 Fun Things to Do in Milton Keynes
☀️ Visit Willen Lake
🌳 Explore Campbell Park
💦 Enjoy local splash parks and playgrounds
🏛️ Discover Milton Keynes Museum
🌲 Take a family walk through Howe Park Wood
📚 Join your local library's summer reading activities
⚽ Attend local holiday clubs and HAF activities [milton-keynes.gov.uk]

🍽️ Kids Eat for Less
Many restaurants, cafés and supermarkets offer discounted or free children's meals during the school holidays. We encourage families to check local venues and shopping centres for the latest offers available throughout Milton Keynes. https://mymk.cc/guides/kids-eat-free

🛡️ Safeguarding Support During the Holidays
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child during the school holidays:
Milton Keynes Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
📞 01908 253169 / 01908 253170 (during working hours) [milton-keynes.gov.uk], [mktogether.co.uk]
Emergency Social Work Team (Out of Hours)
📞 01908 265545 (evenings, weekends and bank holidays) [milton-keynes.gov.uk],
If a child is at immediate risk of harm, always call 999. [mktogether.co.uk]

💦 Water Safety Reminder
As the weather gets warmer, please help keep children safe around water:
✅ Always supervise children near water
✅ Swim at lifeguarded locations where possible
✅ Avoid swimming in rivers, lakes, canals and reservoirs unless it is a designated swimming area
✅ Wear appropriate flotation aids when taking part in water activities
✅ Teach children to stay away from the edge of open water when playing
Remember: cold water can be dangerous even on warm days.

🌞We wish all our families a safe, happy and enjoyable summer. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another exciting year in September.

Have a fantastic holiday and enjoy your family time!🌞

Come and work with us!

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Please enjoy our final Heron Mail of the year! Thank you for all your support. Have a wonderful Summer!

Heron Mail 17th July 2026 Dear Parents and Carers,

Please enjoy this week's Heron Mail. Have a lovely weekend.

Heron Mail 10th July Dear Parents and Carers,

IMPORTANT INFORMATION-HOT WEATHER

Due to the hot weather, we are offering early collection at 1.15pm tomorrow-Friday 10th July. This will enable us to keep children remaining in school cool.

NURSERY will close at 11.30am tomorrow.

We thank you for your understanding.

Have a lovely weekend!

Heron Mail 3rd July Dear Parents and Carers,

Please enjoy this week's Heron Mail. Have a lovely weekend.

Heron Mail 26th June Dear Parents and Carers,

📚🌟 SAVE THE DATE – Our Summer Book Fair is Coming! 🌟📚

Get ready to discover a fantastic selection of books at our Summer Book Fair, running from 1st July – 7th July! 🎉

Whether your child loves adventure, mystery, animals, or magical stories, there will be something for everyone. It's the perfect end of year treat and a wonderful way to inspire a love of reading over the summer holidays! 📖❤️

Even better, every book purchased helps raise money to buy more books for our school, supporting reading opportunities for all of our children. 📚✨

We can't wait to welcome you and see lots of excited young readers finding their next favourite book!

📅 Dates: 1st July – 7th July
💳 Please note: Card payments only

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📢Important Parents/Carers please check your MCAS accounts!📢

Nursery have an additional MCAS about tomorrow!

☀️ Due to the hot weather we have put measures place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our children and staff for 24th June and 25th June☀️

Please be aware the situation may well change- please keep a close eye on your MCAS communications.

🌡️ Warm Weather Arrangements 🌡️

Hi everyone!! As temperatures are forecast to rise next week, we’ll be making a few short-term changes to help keep everyone cool and comfortable in school.

👕 What pupils can wear
Children are welcome to come to school in their active wear as normal everyday:
shorts and t-shirts recommended.

🎒 What to bring each day
A clearly named water bottle
A named sun hat
Sun cream (please apply before school)

🏫 What school will be doing
Adjusting break and outdoor times
Reducing time spent in direct sunlight
Making use of shaded and well-ventilated areas
Ensuring regular access to water

Please share in WhatsApp groups too… 🙂🔥 Thank you for your support in helping us keep everyone safe during the heat!